I finally realized my gains in power from a resourced turbo install.I located a very low mileage turbo at the yard and the new power gains Im here to say are very note worthy.A hit of the pedal from 35 to 75 mph gives the car that push needed if passing or pulling onto the highway.You will notice ,what I call ,a floating pillow of power , a happier pedal feel which new car owners back in the day must have known all too well.

Congratulations on your successful rejuvination installation!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

"... a floating pillow of power , a happier pedal feel..."

Chasinthesun, you're a proper diesel poet.

yep - thats quiet poetic.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

I forgot to mention the turbo install involved cleaning out the intake via a dipping tank ,followed by new seals.A factory fresh turbo should be rebuilt which is a diy-able project if you venture onto the internet ,a good bench with excellent lighting is a must also .A was unable for time reasons to get my orig. turbo rebuilt but will order a kit and have it ready for the same replacement on my 85 300d in the next few months .

Do you happen to know whether there is a boost difference between the old and new turbo? I've seen threads on adjusting them back up to specs.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.